MOTOMAN HC30PL vs OB7-Max 16
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and OB7-Max 16 (Productive Robotics, LLC.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- OB7-Max 16United States
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- OB7-Max 162025
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- OB7-Max 160 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- OB7-Max 16Contact for quote
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- OB7-Max 16ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- OB7-Max 1616 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- OB7-Max 16—
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- OB7-Max 161,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- OB7-Max 167
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- OB7-Max 16±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- OB7-Max 1658 kg
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- OB7-Max 16table, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- OB7-Max 16IP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- OB7-Max 16ISO 10218-1
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- OB7-Max 16none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- OB7-Max 161 hrs
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- OB7-Max 16Yes
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- OB7-Max 16No
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- OB7-Max 16no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- OB7-Max 16250 mm
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- OB7-Max 16—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- OB7-Max 16Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- OB7-Max 16Contact for quote
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- OB7-Max 16—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- OB7-Max 16—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 16 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | 58 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | table, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 10218-1 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time | 1 hrs | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | AUBO SDK | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | 250 mm |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | MOTOMAN HC30PL | OB7-Max 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
OB7-Max 16 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes MOTOMAN HC30PL and OB7-Max 16?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. OB7-Max 16 is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US.
When were MOTOMAN HC30PL and OB7-Max 16 launched?
MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019. OB7-Max 16 launched in 2025.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and OB7-Max 16 compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. OB7-Max 16 scores 61.3. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of MOTOMAN HC30PL compare to OB7-Max 16?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. OB7-Max 16 has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and OB7-Max 16 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between MOTOMAN HC30PL and OB7-Max 16?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
MOTOMAN HC30PL vs OB7-Max 16 compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.